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AKQA

Design and innovation transforming ideas into world-changing impact

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Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Founded 1994
5th floor, 360 Third St San Francisco, CA 94107, United States
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Profile last updated: June 2026

About AKQA

Advertising/Marketing/Public RelationsFounded 1994

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AKQA is a design and innovation company that employs over 6,500 professionals across 20 countries. Awarded the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Digital Craft in 2023 and named by Gartner as one of the world’s leading marketing agencies in 2021. Winner of Fast AKQA’s World Changing Ideas in 2022, and recognised as a Fast AKQA Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020.

Quick Facts

  • IndustryAdvertising/Marketing/Public Relations
  • Founded1994
  • Headquarters5th floor, 360 Third St San Francisco, CA 94107, United States
  • Certifications2

What Sets Us Apart

Global Innovation Hub

6,500+ creative professionals across 20 countries driving breakthrough digital craft and transformative ideas

Award-Winning Excellence

Cannes Lions Grand Prix winner and Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, recognized for world-changing creative solutions

Culture of Creation

Intentionally designed workplace culture that empowers innovators to solve complex challenges and push creative boundaries

Our Culture

The lived experience at AKQA

Pioneering Innovation

Every day, you're encouraged to think differently and push creative boundaries. We celebrate bold ideas and create space for experimentation, knowing that breakthrough thinking drives meaningful change for our clients and the world.

Collaborative Trust

You work in an environment where collaboration is genuine and trust is earned through transparency and accountability. Teams are empowered to make decisions together, and your contributions are recognized and valued by peers at all levels.

Purpose-Driven Work

Your work connects to something bigger than projects—you're part of creating lasting positive impact. Every role contributes to our mission of improving lives and making meaningful change, giving deeper meaning to daily efforts.

Flexible Empowerment

You have autonomy in how and where you work. Flexible arrangements support your life, not just your job, with genuine support for work-life balance and the flexibility to show up as your whole self.

Inclusive Community

You belong to a diverse, global community that actively champions different perspectives and identities. Mentorship, inclusion initiatives, and genuine respect create an environment where everyone can contribute fully and advance meaningfully.

Growth Ownership

You shape your own career journey with support and opportunity. AKQA invests in your development through mentorship, leadership programs, and real opportunities to build skills and take on meaningful challenges.

Our Culture DNA

The core values that drive AKQA

innovativecollaborativeempoweringcreativetransparentinclusivepurpose-drivenaccountablepioneeringtrustworthyflexibleimpact-focuseddiversepassionateaction-oriented

Frequently Asked Questions about AKQA

Common questions about working at AKQA, their culture, and benefits.

We look for people who demonstrate leadership—whether through work, sports, community, entrepreneurialism, school, or extracurricular activities. We value those who can foster effective teamwork to drive results, positive change, and help others achieve their goals. Flexibility, collaboration, and a passion for innovation are key qualities we seek.

AKQA provides ample opportunities for collaboration and growth. We empower employees to create their own work through the AKQA Framework and invest in mentorship, leadership development, and professional advancement. Our culture emphasizes learning and creates space for you to grow your career meaningfully.

We believe in supporting life choices for our team. We offer flexible working arrangements, paid leave for major life events like weddings and moving, and comprehensive wellness resources. Our goal is to provide the support and flexibility our people need to thrive both professionally and personally.

Inclusion is central to our culture. We have global initiatives like our Women's Empowerment group that supports, inspires, and mentors women. We are committed to championing diverse talent, creating flexible and relevant workplaces, and ensuring everyone feels valued and represented.

Our culture is built on trust, recognition, and accountability. We emphasize actions over words, stress transparency and respect, and encourage collaboration at every level. Employees are empowered to create their own work, and our shared responsibility approach means culture is everyone's priority.

Our open roles are listed on our careers page and reputable job boards. Please be vigilant about recruitment fraud—AKQA does not offer jobs or conduct interviews via instant messaging and will never request personal financial information or require payment during the recruitment process.

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This profile is based on data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and the company's public career page. All certifications are independently verified by Best Practice Institute.